3H DISTRIBUTION : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

3H DISTRIBUTION is a French company founded 41 years ago, specialized in the sector Réparation d'équipements de communication. Based in BRON (69500), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 14.4 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-05-09

Sources : INPI & INSEE SIRENE - Processing : Ministry of Economy

Financial history - 3H DISTRIBUTION (SIREN 330631433)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 14 427 026 € 14 009 833 € 13 350 822 € 11 762 275 € 11 527 516 € 13 536 638 € 12 622 621 € 12 799 431 € N/C
Net income 336 697 € 339 018 € 708 484 € 86 769 € -91 400 € 531 740 € 640 373 € 674 340 € 449 033 €
EBITDA 217 376 € 258 176 € 759 010 € 500 207 € 457 654 € 821 724 € 1 351 165 € 1 003 794 € -10 717 320 €
Net margin 2.3% 2.4% 5.3% 0.7% -0.8% 3.9% 5.1% 5.3% N/C

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, 3H DISTRIBUTION achieves revenue of 14.4 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 9 years (CAGR: +1.7%). Vs 2023: +3%. After deducting consumption (6.8 M€), gross margin stands at 7.7 M€, i.e. a rate of 53%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 217 k€, representing 1.5% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 337 k€, i.e. 2.3% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2024) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

14 427 026 €

Gross margin (2024) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

7 664 489 €

EBITDA (2024) ?
Gross Operating Surplus (EBITDA)
Definition
Resources generated by current operations, before depreciation and financial expenses.
Formula
Value added - Personnel expenses - Taxes
Interpretation
Positive = profitable activity

217 376 €

EBIT (2024) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

268 018 €

Net income (2024) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

336 697 €

EBITDA margin (2024) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

1.5%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 1%. This very low level reflects a solid financial structure, offering significant room for future investments or acquisitions. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 61%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 0.1 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 3.4% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

Debt ratio (2024) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

0.725%

Financial autonomy (2024) ?
Financial autonomy
Definition
Share of equity in the company's total financing.
Formula
(Equity / Total assets) x 100
Interpretation
> 30% : Good autonomy
20-30% : Average
< 20% : Low

60.963%

Cash flow / Revenue (2024) ?
Cash flow / Revenue
Definition
Self-financing capacity relative to revenue.
Formula
(CAF / CA) x 100
Interpretation
The higher the ratio, the more cash the company generates

3.383%

Repayment capacity (2024) ?
Repayment capacity
Definition
Number of years needed to repay debts with cash flow.
Formula
Financial debt / Cash flow
Interpretation
< 3 years : Excellent
3-5 years : Fair
> 5 years : Warning

0.078

Asset age ratio (2024) ?
Asset age ratio
Definition
Measures the degree of wear of tangible assets.
Formula
Accumulated depreciation / Gross fixed assets x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Recent assets
50-70% : Normal wear
> 70% : Aging assets

44.1%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.72 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 2.77
Q3: 67.61
Good -5 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of 3H DISTRIBUTION (0.72) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Financial autonomy
60.96% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.25%
Med: 12.79%
Q3: 44.04%
Excellent +9 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of 3H DISTRIBUTION (61.0%) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. High autonomy reflects financial independence and ability to absorb shocks.

Repayment capacity
0.08 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.1 years
Average

In 2024, the repayment capacity of 3H DISTRIBUTION (0.08) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A reduction effort could improve financial strength.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 259.69. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2024) ?
Liquidity ratio
Definition
Ability to meet short-term debts with current assets.
Formula
Current assets / Current liabilities
Interpretation
> 1.5 : Very good
1-1.5 : Fair
< 1 : Liquidity risk

259.688

Interest coverage (2024) ?
Interest coverage
Definition
Ability to cover interest charges with operating income.
Formula
EBIT / Interest expenses
Interpretation
> 3 : Comfortable
1.5-3 : Acceptable
< 1.5 : Risk

0.0

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
259.69 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 103.97
Med: 169.13
Q3: 273.88
Good

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of 3H DISTRIBUTION (259.69) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Interest coverage
0.0x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.42x
Average

In 2024, the interest coverage of 3H DISTRIBUTION (0.0x) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

Working capital requirement (WCR) and payment terms

Working capital requirement (WCR) measures the cash timing gap between customer collections and supplier/inventory payments. Average customer payment term: 54 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 35 days. The company must finance 19 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 16 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 128 days of revenue, i.e. 5.1 M€ to permanently finance.

Operating WCR (2024) ?
Operating WCR
Definition
Financing requirement generated by the operating cycle (inventory + receivables - trade payables).
Formula
Inventory + Customer receivables - Trade payables
Interpretation
Negative = cash released
Positive = financing needed

5 134 290 €

Customer credit (2024) ?
Customer credit (days)
Definition
Average payment term granted to customers.
Formula
(Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT) x 360
Interpretation
< 45j : Good
45-60j : Average
> 60j : Long

54 j

Supplier credit (2024) ?
Supplier credit (days)
Definition
Average payment term obtained from suppliers.
Formula
(Trade payables / Purchases incl. VAT) x 360
Interpretation
The longer the term, the better for cash flow

35 j

Inventory turnover (2024) ?
Inventory turnover (days)
Definition
Average storage duration for goods or materials.
Formula
(Inventory / Cost of goods) x 360
Interpretation
The lower the ratio, the faster the turnover

16 j

WCR in days of revenue (2024) ?
WCR in days of revenue
Definition
Expresses working capital requirement in days of revenue.
Formula
(Operating WCR / Revenue) x 360
Interpretation
The fewer days, the better the working capital management

128 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of 3H DISTRIBUTION in its sector

Comparison with sector Réparation d'équipements de communication

Valuation estimate

Based on 53 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of 3H DISTRIBUTION is estimated at 1 103 921 € (range 477 388€ - 2 097 699€). With an EBITDA of 217 376€, the sector multiple of 1.4x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.20x (conservative valuation). This multiples method compares the actual sale price of similar companies to their financial indicators (Revenue, EBITDA, Net Income). It provides a market-based indicative estimate.
Medium reliability: estimate to be confirmed with in-depth analysis.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
53 tx
477k€ 1103k€ 2097k€
1 103 921 € Range: 477 388€ - 2 097 699€
NAF 4 all-time Aggregated at NAF sub-class level

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
217 376 € × 1.4x
Estimation 293 605 €
156 049€ - 596 581€
Revenue Multiple 30%
14 427 026 € × 0.20x
Estimation 2 924 222 €
1 255 818€ - 5 350 518€
Net Income Multiple 20%
336 697 € × 1.2x
Estimation 399 263 €
113 096€ - 971 269€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 53 actual transactions of similar company sales (same NAF code) registered with BODACC between 2016 and 2025.

  • EBITDA Multiple: Preferred method for profitable SMEs. EBITDA reflects the ability to generate cash.
  • Revenue Multiple: Used for growing companies or those with low profitability. Reflects commercial potential.
  • Net Income Multiple: Relevant for mature companies with stable results.

This estimate is provided for information purposes only. A precise valuation requires in-depth analysis (assets, liabilities, prospects, market...).

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Frequently asked questions about 3H DISTRIBUTION

What is the revenue of 3H DISTRIBUTION ?

The revenue of 3H DISTRIBUTION in 2024 is 14.4 M€.

Is 3H DISTRIBUTION profitable?

Yes, 3H DISTRIBUTION generated a net profit of 337 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of 3H DISTRIBUTION ?

The headquarters of 3H DISTRIBUTION is located in BRON (69500), in the department Rhone.

Where to find the tax return of 3H DISTRIBUTION ?

The tax return of 3H DISTRIBUTION is available on this page. Click on a year in the 'Data by year' section to view the account details (assets, liabilities, income statement). Data comes from INPI (National Institute of Industrial Property).

In which sector does 3H DISTRIBUTION operate?

3H DISTRIBUTION operates in the sector Réparation d'équipements de communication (NAF code 95.12Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.